Case Officer for Domestic Violence

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our journey towards a better everyday life, a stronger future, and increased quality of life for the residents of Perstorp. With us, you will find a workplace where joy, commitment, and development are a natural part of everyday life. We believe in thinking innovatively, working smart, and continuously improving together.

Perstorp Municipality is located in the heart of northern Skåne, in the dynamic Öresund region – one of Sweden's most expansive areas. Here, the closeness and safety of a small town combine with proximity to both nature experiences and larger cities. The municipality has approximately 7,300 residents and about 560 employees who together drive development forward.

We are proud of our strong business community and our focus on public health, sustainability, and quality of life. Here, there are good opportunities to influence, develop, and make a difference every day.

Description

Are you passionate about strengthening safety, security, and legal certainty for individuals affected by domestic violence? Do you want to combine case management with a development responsibility where you drive the work forward on both a strategic and practical level? Then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for an engaged and knowledgeable Case Officer for Domestic Violence, who will both manage cases and have an extended assignment to further develop, coordinate, and ensure the quality of the municipality's work in this area. In this role, you will work both operationally, managing cases, and strategically, by developing guidelines, working methods, and collaboration forms within the area of domestic violence.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, among other things:

Case Management (Operational Work)

• Investigating, assessing, and supporting decisions regarding interventions under SoL for adult victims of violence and individuals who perpetrate violence
• Conducting risk assessments and safety planning
• Conversations with clients as well as collaboration with police, health care, non-profit organizations, and other authorities
• Close cooperation with adult case officers and the Prevention Unit
• Documentation and follow-up of interventions according to applicable legislation and guidelines

Development, Coordination, and Quality Assurance (Strategic Work)

• Driving and coordinating the municipality's work on domestic violence
• Developing routines, action plans, and implementing new working methods
• Responsible for quality follow-up and ensuring legally sound and knowledge-based case management
• Planning and conducting internal training and information initiatives
• Participating in and developing collaboration both internally and externally
• Monitoring developments in the field of domestic violence, including legislation and research

The role involves significant responsibility, but also great opportunities to influence and shape the municipality's long-term work in this area.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in social work or another relevant higher education
• Experience in public authority work within social services
• Very good knowledge of domestic violence, children who witness violence, support measures, and relevant laws
• Experience in development work, coordination, or quality assurance is highly meritorious
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing

Personal Qualities

We value safety, stability, and initiative. You are used to holding multiple perspectives simultaneously, see the big picture, and thrive in a role where you both drive development and meet people in vulnerable situations. You have the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with other actors.

We Offer

• A meaningful job where you contribute to increased safety and security for the municipality's residents
• A combined role with both operational and strategic responsibilities
• Opportunities for further education and supervision
• A workplace with short decision-making paths and good collaboration
• Health benefits via Epassi

In preparation for the recruitment, we have considered recruitment paths and publication channels, therefore we kindly ask for no contact with salespeople regarding this matter.